Methyl 2-(4-nitrophenoxy)propanoate → 2-(4-Nitrophenoxy)propanoic acid

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A mixture of 2-(4-nitrophenoxy)-propionic acid methyl ester (80 g) and concentrated hydrochloride acid (800 ml) was refluxed for 6 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature. The product was filtered off and dried to obtain pure 2-(4-nitrophenoxy)-propionic acid (55 g) as a white powder with a melting point of 139-140° C.

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